Ottawa: Making a Capital is a collection of 24 never-before published essays in English and in French on the history of Ottawa. It brings together leading historians, archeologists and archivists whose work reveals the rich tapestry of the city. Pre-contact society, French Canadian voyageurs, the early civil service, the first labour organizers and Jewish peddlers are among the many fascinating topics covered. Readers will also learn about the origins of local street names, the Great Fire of 1900, Ottawa's multicultural past, the demise of its streetcar system, Ottawa's transformation during the Second World War and the significance of federal government architecture. This book is an indispensable collection for those interested in local history and the history of Canada's capital.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Ottawa Press
ISBN-13
9780776605210
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96756708
Product Key Features
Author
Nicole ST-Onge, Jeff Keshen
Publication Name
Ottawa: Making a Capital-Constuire Une Capitale
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
512 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
178mm
Item Weight
770g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Actexpress
Country/Region of Manufacture
Canada
Editor
Nicole ST-Onge, Jeff Keshen
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